Roy Keane is unimpressed by Michael Carrick’s start to life as Manchester United caretaker manager and believes the club needs someone ‘bigger’ and ‘better’ to take over as permanent manager.
Carrick, 44, joined the Red Devils in a deal until the end of the season following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim and has enjoyed an impressive start to life at the dugout.
The former Middlesbrough manager has won both of his first two matches in charge against Manchester City and Arsenal, with Man United already in fourth place on the league standings.
However, former Manchester United captain Keane is not of the opinion that Carrick should take on the role as permanent manager of the club.
“Two great performances but anyone can win two games,” Keane stated.
“If United win every game until the end of the season, I still wouldn’t be giving him the job. I still would not be convinced he’s the man for the job. Absolutely not.
“They need a bigger and better manager. The size of the club and the challenges they face over the next few years, you want a manager you feel can get them winning league titles.”
Manchester United defeated Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday, making it two wins from two matches for Carrick.
Bryan Mbeumo, Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha were on the scoresheet in the 3-2 win for the Red Devils, as they moved 12 points behind the league leaders.
“Are we going to sit here and believe Michael Carrick can get United winning league titles? It’s not enough for me. I don’t believe he is the man to get them winning league titles”, Keane added.
Manchester United will be back in action next Sunday when they face Fulham at Old Trafford and a win could move them closer to the top three, depending on results elsewhere.
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